The Uruguayan national team received some of the worst news in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. Joaquín Piquerez suffered a torn ligament in his right ankle and was ruled out for the
North American event.The injury occurred during the friendly match against England, played at the legendary Wembley stadium. 10 minutes into the first half, the left back fell after a cross with Noni Madueke, showed severe pain and had to be removed on a stretcher, in an image that set off
all the alarms.The confirmation came hours later through Palmeiras, the club where the defender currently plays, which reported: “Additional tests carried out on Sunday (29) confirmed that left-back Piquerez suffered a torn ligament in his right ankle during the friendly match between Uruguay and England, on Friday (27), at the Wembley stadium










